Kasm Workspaces vs NComputing VERDE VDI

Kasm Workspaces provides virtual desktops, browser isolation, and application streaming through a workspace platform. It supports containerized sessions and virtual-machine workspaces, accessible through modern browsers without plugins, agents, or client installs. Deployment can be on-premises, in disconnected or air-gapped environments, across multiple clouds, or in hybrid architectures. Listed connectivity includes KasmVNC, VNC, SSH, and RDP. Administrators can apply group policies, role-based access controls, data-loss-prevention restrictions, and session controls. LDAP, SAML, and OIDC are supported authentication providers, and Kasm describes integrations with identity providers, security tools, infrastructure, operational workflows, and existing VDI, PAM, IAM, SIEM, and DLP initiatives. Kasm states SOC 2 Type II and CMMC Level 2 certifications, while noting that customer compliance depends on implementation and maintenance. Community is free for five concurrent sessions with no commercial use. Starter named-user licensing is priced on request; concurrent-session licensing is priced on request.

NComputing VERDE VDI is a virtual desktop infrastructure and management solution combining VDI, offline VDI, and remote branch VDI. Organizations can deploy it on-premise, in the cloud, or in a hybrid arrangement. Cloud Branch technology supports remote offices, and the maker says the system can scale from one server to as many as 10,000 clustered servers. VERDE supports Windows and Linux desktops, including Windows 10 and 11 and several Linux distributions. Users can connect through PCs, thin clients, software clients, or HTML5-enabled browsers; listed client platforms also include Windows, macOS, Linux, iPad, and Android. VERDE Remote Access is included for internet connections to office PCs without a VPN. Its Secure Browser runs Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Whale Browser in a minimal Linux container and erases session data when the browser closes. Security features include configurable USB permissions and non-persistent handling of unsanctioned desktop changes. A trial requires a request and redemption key; the FAQ describes 30 days and 10 seats. Continued connections require a per-concurrent-seat license. The product is paid, with no listed price or free plan.